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The San Antonio Spurs edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 126–123 on January 17 at Frost Bank Center in a tight contest that fell short of the Vegas total of 234.5. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 39 points on efficient 50 percent shooting, while Devin Fox added 25 points in a balanced offensive attack. San Antonio's 15 three-pointers and 35 assists powered a 125.6 offensive rating, though Minnesota's Anthony Edwards erupted for 55 points in a losing effort, supported by Jalen McDaniels' 23 points. The Timberwolves dominated the fourth quarter 39–30 and third quarter 40–27, nearly erasing a halftime deficit, but San Antonio's second-quarter explosion of 48 points proved decisive. Minnesota shot 46.7 percent and made 14 threes while grabbing 41 rebounds, yet the Spurs' superior ball movement and interior presence ultimately prevailed. The outcome marks a critical road loss for Minnesota, while San Antonio solidifies its position in a competitive Western Conference race.
